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![For 4 percent of Americans, the shower is the ideal place to brush their teeth. But does your brushing location affect your smile?](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5XAfPlydPi4MwEKOGAsC0y/beb59950cb8202b016498b8ca1791c57/Shower_Banner.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Should you brush your teeth in the shower?
For 4 percent of Americans, the shower is the ideal place to brush their teeth. But does your brushing location affect your smile?
January 17th, 2019
![If it seems like every time you go in for a cleaning your dentist finds a cavity, you may be wondering: “Am I just prone to cavities?” Actually, you might be.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/4zkoKNWu5yAQcU2WemWwSi/adeaf5df42f73aa8e7352666ecded96c/ProneCavities_3x.png?w=600&q=80)
Are you prone to cavities?
If it seems like every time you go in for a cleaning your dentist finds a cavity, you may be wondering: “Am I just prone to cavities?” Actually, you might be.
January 15th, 2019
![The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child’s first visit with an orthodontist occur by the age of seven, and you may be asking yourself why! Just like periodic check-ups with your dentist and cleanings with your hygienist, the answer generally has to do with detection and prevention of potential future problems.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5KrT1UlLxYqi4GsS6GkUKc/c0420497c246b077f0b79f02ee095a0f/Braces_Banner.jpeg?w=600&q=80)
When should I take my child to the Orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child’s first visit with an orthodontist occur by the age of seven, and you may be asking yourself why! Just like periodic check-ups with your dentist and cleanings with your hygienist, the answer generally has to do with detection and prevention of potential future problems.
January 11th, 2019
![The holiday season leaves a lot of us feeling over-full and ready to detox, and many folks turn to a juice cleanse to help. We take a quick look on what that might mean for your teeth.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/ccokTdqR1K6mYyyCk84Ay/86cbf7a839b5918b703f29066c51c2af/mango-water.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Juice cleanses: How do they affect your teeth?
The holiday season leaves a lot of us feeling over-full and ready to detox, and many folks turn to a juice cleanse to help. We take a quick look on what that might mean for your teeth.
January 8th, 2019
![Did you know that there is now a vaccine that can prevent certain types of cancer? This is an exciting time as today’s generation of children, teenagers and young adults may be the first to benefit from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as cancer prevention.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/1zVkLiXnSMga0AeSMiIsWQ/80f743271018e0395a4cea85d3906536/Mother_and_child_reading_books_on_a_bed.jpg?w=600&q=80)
HPV, oral health and you
Did you know that there is now a vaccine that can prevent certain types of cancer? This is an exciting time as today’s generation of children, teenagers and young adults may be the first to benefit from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as cancer prevention.
January 4th, 2019
![If you and your family’s annual maximum restarts in the new year, now is a great time to schedule checkups and cleanings. But fitting those trips into your busy schedule can be tough. We’ve got some tips and resources to help ease the burden.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/2DMhEBPzak8kCaySMYEs2M/8e95b97fd4375bccc2e9408936ba3a8e/New_Years_Banner.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Preventive care in the new year
If you and your family’s annual maximum restarts in the new year, now is a great time to schedule checkups and cleanings. But fitting those trips into your busy schedule can be tough. We’ve got some tips and resources to help ease the burden.
December 31st, 2018
![The holidays are just around the corner – which means it’s the perfect time to talk about the tasty drinks that help make the fall season so delicious. Pumpkin spiced lattes and eggnog are wonderful, but frequent consumption of sugary drinks can be harmful to teeth. In fact, repeated exposure to sugar plays a major role in the tooth decay process.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5tVOLUbjXOgSWSWQ6soo2c/b7d6f606d043cfb83f3a88272b276cb2/Hot-chocolate-holiday-drink.jpg?w=600&q=80)
How to keep your smile bright in the season of sugary drinks
The holidays are just around the corner – which means it’s the perfect time to talk about the tasty drinks that help make the fall season so delicious. Pumpkin spiced lattes and eggnog are wonderful, but frequent consumption of sugary drinks can be harmful to teeth. In fact, repeated exposure to sugar plays a major role in the tooth decay process.
December 21st, 2018
![When it comes to your health, it’s always best to trust your instincts. If you feel unsure about a dental diagnosis or treatment plan, you may consider getting a second opinion from another dentist.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/4mjxpLZgek6q2GqQQAyU68/fe7a6b0013887128dd86ff3f955fcae3/dentist_demonstrates_something_to_patient_drm.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Get the facts about second opinions
When it comes to your health, it’s always best to trust your instincts. If you feel unsure about a dental diagnosis or treatment plan, you may consider getting a second opinion from another dentist.
December 19th, 2018
![Roughly 90 million Americans snore. If you’re one of them, you might be experiencing some oral health issues that you didn’t expect.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/3lLz3zMMs82SycomsYgASs/bf5abaf32cd0bcf00b376431820df02c/Sleep_Banner.jpg?w=600&q=80)
What happens in your mouth when you snore?
Roughly 90 million Americans snore. If you’re one of them, you might be experiencing some oral health issues that you didn’t expect.
December 17th, 2018